Fragrance comparison

Carnaval vs Tilos

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 175 ratings analysed

Carnaval

Phebo

4.14146 votes

Rank #26,475 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tilos

Thera Cosméticos

4.0329 votes

Rank #35,409 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tilos takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carnaval
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tilos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carnaval2/7

Tilos5/7

Ratings & consensus: Carnaval
Community sentiment: Tilos
Longevity: Tilos
Sillage & projection: Tilos
Value for money: Tilos
Versatility: Tilos
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carnaval

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CarnavalPhebo

TilosThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 25%Want 33%

Category winnerCarnavalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

146 votes

34%Love

45%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerTilosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTilos

SillageTilos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value65

Category winnerTilosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

green77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotAppleBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaRose

Base

MuskSandalowoodAmber

Top

Green NotesLavenderBergamot

Heart

GingerBlack PepperGardenia

Base

MuskSandalowoodOlibanumVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Gardenia and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall45

Winter30

Day100

Night48

Category winnerTilosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#35,409

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarnavalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnaval by Phebo opens with a burst of crisp apple and tart bergamot before settling into clean gardenia and lily-of-the-valley. As the initial citrus fizzes away, a subtle base of white musk and sandalwood clings gently to warm skin. It shines best on humid spring mornings and casual outdoor afternoon outings.

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Tilos by Thera Cosméticos opens with a vivid rush of bergamot and wet green notes before unfolding into a crisp heart of ginger, black pepper, and gardenia. Built for spring office mornings, the scent eventually rests on an earthy base of vetiver, sandalwood, and olibanum. It offers an invigorating, clean aroma design…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carnaval or Tilos?

Tilos takes 5 of 7 categories. Carnaval is rated 4.14/5 from 146 votes; Tilos is rated 4.03/5 from 29 votes. Choose Carnaval for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tilos for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnaval or Tilos?

Tilos lasts longest (Tilos 67/100, Carnaval 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnaval or Tilos?

Tilos projects furthest (Tilos 60/100, Carnaval 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnaval and Tilos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Gardenia and Musk.

Is Carnaval or Tilos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tilos is the stronger pick. For winter, Tilos is the stronger pick. Tilos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnaval and Tilos?

Carnaval has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalowood and Amber. Tilos has top notes of Green Notes, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Black Pepper and Gardenia, a base of Musk, Sandalowood, Olibanum and Vetiver.